I don't like the tactics evidenced so far by the prosecution. Winning at any cost is too dear a price to pay.
And just what tactics would those be? You mean interviewing witnesses? Looking through bank records? Reading Trump's Twitter feed?
Every prosecutor wants convictions, of course. But more than that, I think Mueller and his team want the truth, whatever that may be. I see absolutely no evidence of political overreach in the investigation. What I *do* see is a group of real and patriotic Americans determined to do their part to ensure hostile foreign entities aren't allowed to short circuit and subvert our democratic processes in the future.
I sincerely hope that your trust is well placed.
My comments were based on the guilty plea that Papadopoulos signed. If these techniques were used to squeeze testimony out of a witness in a gang land trial I'd be asking the prosecution to find a different witness, were I the judge.
I'm not a judge, much to the relief of many.
What do you think an appropriate punishment would be for those guilty of subverting the democratic processes of a sovereign nation?
Should international law be invoked?
Would UN Sanctions be appropriate?
How far back should we go as far as a statute of limitation?
Does the 1st amendment apply everywhere, or is it restricted to Americans on American soil?
Do I, as a Canadian, in Canada have the freedom to comment on American Politics?
Do you, as an American, have the right to consult me about American Politics?
If you were volunteering or being paid by the DNC, would you have the right to ask a foreign national about Candidate Trump's business dealings in his country?
Would you have the right to offer the foreigner payment for his time, or insight?
These are some pretty basic questions that will be answered, and precedents will be made.
I hope precedents, possibly made in the heat of the moment, won't prove awkward later.
Terry - A real and patriotic
Canadian
